Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARH030 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge of core Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARH030 - Apply knowledge of core Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify key working components of an AUV
  • Communication and navigation systems are identified
       
Element: Power, control and propulsion systems are identified
       
Element: Sensor payloads and data transfer system are identified
       
Element: Ballasting system is identified
       
Element: Apply safe handling techniques for an AUV
  • Location of safe lifting points and sensitive ('no touch areas') are identified
       
Element: AUV is transitioned from storage to operational area safely and according to operational procedures
       
Element: Process for initialising, shutting down and recharging AUV is conducted safely and according to operational procedures
       
Element: Process for data transfer of mission and payload data is conducted according to operational procedures
       
Element: Conduct safe launch and recovery (LAR) of an AUV
  • Critical factors required for safe launch and recovery systems (LARS) operations are outlined
       
Element: Deck-handling skills and equipment used to support AUV LAR are outlined
       
Element: AUV LAR from stationary platform and moving vessel using a seal launch is conducted according to operational procedures
       
Element: AUV LAR from a stationary vessel using a davit is conducted according to operational procedures
       
Element: Apply hydrostatics to optimise AUV ballasting
  • Local oceanographic conditions relevant to AUV ballasting are identified and described
       
Element: Optimal AUV 'pose' at the surface and behaviour during a shallow ascent when correctly AUV ballasted is described
       
Element: AUV ballasting is conducted safely and correctly according to operational procedures
       
Element: Apply principles of AUV mission planning software
  • Process for loading navigational charts into the mission planning software is outlined
       
Element: Start and end points are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
       
Element: Mission waypoints and transects are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
       
Element: Optimal depth and speed control are set using mission planning software according to operational requirements
       
Element: Total mission timing and distance are estimated manually and using mission planning software
       
Element: Mission files are uploaded from mission planning software to the AUV following operating procedures
       
Element: Determine requirements for optimal mission planning AUV mission scenarios
  • Limitations on AUV performance, including maximum dive and climb angles and minimum turning radius, are determined
       
Element: Best practise mission planning for surveying over submerged riverbeds is outlined
       
Element: Best practise mission planning for steep terrain is outlined
       
Element: Best practise mission planning for strong currents is outlined
       
Element: Best practise mission planning for surveys around maritime infrastructure is outlined
       
Element: Apply AUV tracking technologies
  • AUV is located using hydrophone
       
Element: Acoustic beacons are located using ranger modem
       
Element: Best practises for focusing AUV search and rescue operations are described
       
Element: Apply AUV surface piloting techniques
  • Remote control of the AUV at the surface is established
       
Element: AUV piloting to and from the support vessel and around obstacles through the adjustment of course and speed is conducted
       
Element: Conduct assessment of AUV mission data
  • Key information within master mission log file and operator logbook are accessed and interpreted
       
Element: Post-mission analysis is conducted to assess the success of the mission relative to payload objectives
       
Element: Vehicle performance analysis is conducted to assess the engineering behaviour of the AUV
       
Element: Conduct missions to assess optimised performance of AUV
  • AUV mission to assess improved navigation with acoustic transpondersis conducted
       
Element: AUV mission to assess the impact of payloads on hydrodynamics is conducted
       
Element: AUV mission to optimise sensor data coverage is conducted
       
Element: Explain control theory in relation to AUV performance
  • Concepts of input, output, error, feedback and gain for a simple control system are described
       
Element: Principle of tuning the three components of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control to improve the achievement of an AUV depth goal is outlined
       
Element: Plan and evaluate an AUV mission
  • AUV mission is designed and planned according to operational requirements
       
Element: AUV mission is conducted following a standard operating procedure
       
Element: Post-mission analysis, including vehicle performance analysis, is completed with a post-mission debrief
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Communication and navigation systems are identified 
 
 
 
Location of safe lifting points and sensitive ('no touch areas') are identified 
 
 
 
Critical factors required for safe launch and recovery systems (LARS) operations are outlined 
 
 
 
Local oceanographic conditions relevant to AUV ballasting are identified and described 
 
 
Process for loading navigational charts into the mission planning software is outlined 
 
 
 
 
 
Limitations on AUV performance, including maximum dive and climb angles and minimum turning radius, are determined 
 
 
 
 
AUV is located using hydrophone 
 
 
Remote control of the AUV at the surface is established 
 
Key information within master mission log file and operator logbook are accessed and interpreted 
 
 
AUV mission to assess improved navigation with acoustic transpondersis conducted 
 
 
Concepts of input, output, error, feedback and gain for a simple control system are described 
 
AUV mission is designed and planned according to operational requirements 
 
 

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